Testimonials

Feedback from our parents

My daughter has attended La Coccinella Italian preschool since age 2 (she is now 4). She loves it!!! She brings home new songs and even dances. Being able to integrate the Italian language and culture into our home has enriched all our lives. We particularly enjoy the range of arts and crafts that you integrate into every lesson and are always excited by the beautiful creations she brings home from every lesson and proudly displays in our house.

Your infectious enthusiasm and love of the language, music and culture is matched by your staff. You have created a wonderful structured and safe learning environment.

Thanks to your School our daughter is growing into a confident, vivacious and intelligent young girl.

Stephie told me that the concert was one of the the best days of her life! You have done a remarkable job with all the children over the year! Your dedication to teaching is remarkable.

My little girl loves the music, activities and interaction in Italian with the other children. I would highly recommend La Coccinella to children of both Italian and non-Italian speaking backgrounds. A great way to introduce your child to a second language.

We’ve taken Dora’s Italian classes for 4 years. She’s taught both my children over that time and we’re sad to be leaving her behind as my youngest starts school next year. Their Italian teacher at school is impressed with their skill level, especially as we’re not from Italian heritage. Learning Italian at school was a natural progression for them as they had an excellent foundation thanks to Dora and the team at La Coccinella. The songs, activities and craft have made learning fun for them. They both have lovely pronunciation and a good understanding of the meaning of the sentences they’ve learned. I have a feeling we’ll be calling Dora again for tutoring classes as they continue to expand their learning in the future.

Alessia has been attending La Coccinella since she was 8 months old. Now 6 months on and I can see that she understands when I speak to her in Italian and sing her songs at home that we sing in class, especially “mettiamo tutto a posto.” That certainly captures her attention! Alessia has always been an alert child and Dora has given Alessia a perfect avenue to express herself, develop her personality and the opportunity to spend time in a structured learning environment which will benefit her in so many ways throughout her school years. Grazie Tanto!

La Coccinella is a tremendous way to immerse your child in the Italian Language in an entertaining and engaging way. The Native speaking staff are committed to ensuring, through a combination of music, song, dance, story time, art and craft and games, that learning this beautiful language is a rewarding and fun experience for both child AND adult.

“I am so happy I decided to send Leon to La Coccinella. In the 1.5 years he has been going to class, he has demonstrated how much he actually understands Italian. At home he randomly uses some words or sings lines to songs he has learnt in class. Much of this is a testament to the hard work Dora and the team put into creating a conducive learning environment and a space that the kids feel comfortable and welcome. Now, I look forward to enrolling my daughter and watching her grow through the same process. Thank you!”

We just attended our first session at Coccinella. The teachers are just wonderful! They create an immersive environment for learning Italian which is really engaging and fun. It is all very hands on and designed to stimulate imaginations. Our session included diverse activities based on the theme of the sea, combining lots of singing, conversation, dancing, movement, storytelling, simulated play, and even painting.

“Attending La Coccinella with my little one since she was 6 months old has helped her personality shine through, interact confidently with other children as well as keep our Italian heritage alive. I love singing the songs and speaking Italian with my daughter, she is now 15 months old and I can already see the benefits.”
Gabby Mamma di Mia

From when we started attending La Coccinella Italian Pre-school at 8 months of age to now, 6 months later, I’ve noticed improvements in my daughter’s gross-motor skills, language comprehension and general confidence. She will happily point to her nose when asked in Italian and will lean forward, lips ready for a ‘bacio’ when prompted in Italian. When we sing the songs from class at home it brings an instant smile to her face (and mine!). It is exciting and rewarding to be seeing these results already.
Daniela (Mamma di Eliana)

After saying goodnight and turning off the light for Aurora’s sleep time, she decided she was going to sing ‘Stella stellina’ all by herself- she sang the whole song and did so well I has to hold back my laughter and tears —

My daughter has attended La Coccinella Italian preschool since age 2 (she is now 4). She loves it!!! She brings home new songs and even dances. Being able to integrate the Italian language and culture into our home has enriched all our lives. We particularly enjoy the range of arts and crafts that you integrate into every lesson and are always excited by the beautiful creations she brings home from every lesson and proudly displays in our house.
Your infectious enthusiasm and love of the language, music and culture is matched by your staff. You have created a wonderful structured and safe learning environment.
Thanks to your School our daughter is growing into a confident, vivacious and intelligent young girl.
Stephie told me that the concert was one of the the best days of her life! You have done a remarkable job with all the children over the year! Your dedication to teaching is remarkable.
Spencer and Jill

Daniel and I love attending La Coccinella each week. The Italian songs and dancing bring me back to my childhood. Daniel has thrived attending La Coccinella, the small class sizes have been perfect for him, with lots of attention from the caring teachers and staff.
Over the time he has attended I’ve seen this help his confidence and has helped increase his awareness and comprehension of the Italian language. Daniel’s favourite time each week is the activity at the end which builds on language learnt in class. He proudly shows off his La Coccinella activity book to lots of friends and family when they visit us.
I would recommend La Coccinella to anyone who wants their child to learn Italian in a fun environment. I will be bringing my second child there too.
Fiona Leggiero-Christoff

‘…… I think so highly of your school.. You and your staff are brilliant!!!!!
When we are at home we are amazed that she understands when we repeat what we have learnt in class!!
Great job!!!!”

I would highly recommend La Coccinella. Allegra loves her Italian classes, excellent mix of music, art and language education. She thoroughly enjoys her Bimbi class, looking forward to each week, she counts down the days until the next class. She is always singing the songs that she learns in class. Thank you for looking after her so well.
Tania Neef

My little girl loves the music, activities and interaction in Italian with the other children. I would highly recommend La Coccinella to children of both Italian and non-Italian speaking backgrounds. A great way to introduce your child to a second language.
Melinda Bossio (Mamma di Sofia)

Ciao a tutti.
I just want to say a big thank you to Dora and the team for the fabulous work they do with all the children. I no how much my daughter , Aurora, enjoys attending every Wednesday morning. We sing and dance to the songs at home or in the car, and Aurora pretends to talk to Dora on the phone, and constantly asks ‘who’s at scuola?’ and ‘chi e’?’ after she knocks on the door. Most importantly I’m so glad that Aurora can be exposed to the Italian culture in such a warm and friendly environment.
Grazie

We just attended our first session at Coccinella. The teachers are just wonderful! They create an immersive environment for learning Italian which is really engaging and fun. It is all very hands on and designed to stimulate imaginations. Our session included diverse activities based on the theme of the sea, combining lots of singing, conversation, dancing, movement, storytelling, simulated play, and even painting.

La Coccinella is a tremendous way to immerse your child in the Italian Language in an entertaining and engaging way. The Native speaking staff are committed to ensuring, through a combination of music, song, dance, story time, art and craft and games, that learning this beautiful language is a rewarding and fun experience for both child AND adult.
Cheers Flora (Mamma di Francesco)

We have been attending la Coccinella since my son laurence was 8 months old. He absolutely loves and enjoys all the activities Dora and the other teachers plan for our Friday mornings. From giocare con le balle , story time to the art activities.
​It is so important for me to have my child learn Italian just as I did when I was younger and in the 2 years he has been attending I am very surprised and proud at how well he can count in Italian and understand the language.
​Dora has done an outstanding job to get these children to learn this language in a fun and happy atmosphere.
Very happy and proud mum!
Melina (Mamma di Laurence)

“Attending La Coccinella with my little one since she was 6 months old has helped her personality shine through, interact confidently with other children as well as keep our Italian heritage alive. I love singing the songs and speaking Italian with my daughter, she is now 15 months old and I can already see the benefits.”
Gabby Mamma di Mia

Alessia has been attending La Coccinella since she was 8 months old. Now 6 months on and I can see that she understands when I speak to her in Italian and sing her songs at home that we sing in class, especially “mettiamo tutto a posto.” That certainly captures her attention! Alessia has always been an alert child and Dora has given Alessia a perfect avenue to express herself, develop her personality and the opportunity to spend time in a structured learning environment which will benefit her in so many ways throughout her school years. Grazie Tanto!
​Marisa Tenuta

Since her very first day last term, my two year old loves her La Coccinella classes. The holidays were too long for Selina, for weeks she’s been randomly singing lines of songs learnt in class.
Her interest and enjoyment of the Italian language reinvigourates my own enthusiam as we learn together.
At least once or twice a week I am questioned “what’s Big Bad Wolf in Italian?”, or “what is biscuit in Italian” and once, memorably “what’s pizza in Italian?”
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​Rachel Lehman (Mamma di Selina)

Every week I love bringing my 16 month old son to La Coccinella. We have been coming to class since he was 8 months old.
Even though he is little he has gained so much and enjoys his time so much. I cannot believe how much we fit into our 45 minute piccolissimi session.
As an English speaking household I hope we can encourage with these lessons for Damon to continue to learn the wonderful Italian language.
Grazie a tutti a La Coccinella.
Andrea (Mamma di Damon)